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Trip from Anacoco, LA to Savage Fork, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

19.3 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Anacoco, LA, LA

Anacoco, LA

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Savage Fork, LA, LA

Savage Fork, LA

John Photography

Trip Overview

This short 19.3-mile drive from Anacoco to Savage Fork in Louisiana's Southeast region is easily manageable in just 29 minutes. With a low fuel cost estimated at $3, it's a budget-friendly option. The route is primarily on local roads, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal as a single-day excursion. You'll be navigating through familiar local terrain for the entire duration. There are no overnight stays recommended for this particular stretch.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Shreveport Highway 8 mi 9m
Savage Forks Road 6.9 mi 12m
North 6th Street 2 mi 2m
South 5th Street 1.2 mi 2m
Vernon Street 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Port Arthur Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Shreveport Highway — 8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anacoco, LA and Savage Fork, LA.

1

Start on LA 111

174 ft · 12 sec · Port Arthur Road
2

Turn left onto US 171

7.9 mi · 9 min · Shreveport Highway
3

Continue on US 171

239 ft · 3 sec · Shreveport Highway
4

Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8

135 ft · 1 sec · North 6th Street
5

Continue on US 171; LA 8

2.0 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
6

Merge onto US 171

0.9 mi · 1 min · South 5th Street
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 171

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South 5th Street
8

Continue on US 171

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
9

Turn right onto LA 1121

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vernon Street
10

Continue on LA 1211

6.9 mi · 12 min · Savage Forks Road
11

Arrive at destination

LA 1211

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 171 / Shreveport Highway

Turn left onto US 171 / Shreveport Highway

Navigation decision point

5
8 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street

Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
10 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 171 / South 5th Street

Merge onto US 171 / South 5th Street

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
10.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 171 / South 5th Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 171 / South 5th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
11.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | LA 1121 / Vernon Street

Turn right onto LA 1121 / Vernon Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.91 one way

$5.83 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $3.20 $6.40
premium $4.56 $3.46 $6.93
diesel $5.61 $4.26 $8.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Anacoco, LA

Afternoon in Anacoco on Saturday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savage Fork, LA

Afternoon in Savage Fork on Saturday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

29m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles along Shreveport Highway. You'll primarily be on local roads like Shreveport Highway and Savage Forks Road, interspersed with segments on North 6th Street. This type of driving means you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and making turns, so stay alert. The character of the road remains consistently local throughout the entire journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Shreveport Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 171 / Shreveport Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 171 / Shreveport Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (US 171 / South 5th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Shreveport Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 171 / Shreveport Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (US 171 / South 5th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Savage Fork, LA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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